Glucose Test - High BMI

I had it too because of High BMI but my BMI is much higher than 28 so it was understandable.  I was diagnosed as having GD which i was suprised about as there is no history of diabetes in the family, and there was never any sign in any of my urine samples that there was glucose in my water, baby has always been on size for dates too.

I had the test where you had to fast for 12 hours before, then you went to the hospital and did two blood tests 2 hours apart.  I also had to drink this horrible sugary syrup type drink.

Sounds quite common to have the test then.  Good luck all. x

I had one purely because I was over 35 when I had baby number 2.  Here (Surrey) they seem to do it for a few reasons. 

T

good luck. I'd take a snack with you for afterwards. i had it done (my dad has type 2) and on the letter it said you needed to fast beforehand, but you'd be given a light breakfast after- but i was sent on my way and not given anything. Luckliy I had an emergency cereal bar in my bag. I was really hungry!

It's not always just BMI related, I've got to have it in 2 weeks because it's in my family, my booking in BMI was 26

Dont know much a bout it, but at booking appointment MW said i had to have it as diabetes ran in my family. Said I would have to drink a horrible drink or something. She said not to worry too much about it and will be explained closer to the time as would be done when im around 26/28 weeks (i think) But said it was quiet common! 

PJ xx

P.s Chels Hope the scan went ok yesterday! Didnt get on here much yesterday and was thinking of you! 

PJ xx 

I had to have a GTT in my third pregnancy because baby had a slightly larger than average tummy measurement on the scan.  I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes which I controlled with my diet.  The daft thing was I had a low bmi and actually lost weight in my pregnancy.

I had a post pregnancy GTT on Wednesday, just awaiting my results and praying I don't have to do it again.

If you want to know anything, feel free to mail me. 

Ali